What are the corpora quadrigemina and what is their function?
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The corpora quadrigemina are paired sensory nuclei in the roof, or tectum, of the mesencephalon. They are composed of the superior and inferior colliculi, which are relay stations concerned with the processing of visual and auditory sensations, respectively.
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A. Spurzheim B. Hall C. Broca D. Gall E. Flourens
In addition to the gonads, the reproductive system includes all of the following except:
a. reproductive tract b. urinary bladder c. accessory glands d. external genitalia e. it includes all of the above
The coronary sulcus is a groove that
A) marks the border between the atria and ventricles. B) marks the boundary line between the right and left ventricles. C) marks the boundary line between the right and left atria. D) separates the atrioventricular valves from the atria. E) separates the coronary arteries from the coronary veins.
Which area of the retina has the highest concentration of cones?
A) optic disc (blind spot) B) optic nerve C) choroid D) fovea centralis E) ciliary body